Guillaume is finalizing our 2023 production season at the nursery -- bareroot vines will be dug up from our nursery fields for delivery in February. New vines will be grafted as Super Pots for delivery in Spring. Grafting, callousing and shade houses will be full of new vines by early next year!
Bareroot Vines: Tips & Tricks
- Bareroot vines are an excellent choice for new vineyard establishment to promote strong, even growth.
- Ideal planting season is February through April depending on local climates.
- Bareroot vines will be harvested in November, graded and ready to ship in February.
- Root trimming to 2 inches has shown to promote new root growth at planting - Guillaume can trim your roots before shipment.
- Ask about our Inventory List - Bareroot Vines are Available!
- Request delivery as soon as possible to get on our delivery schedule.
Fall Planting -- The Secret to Replants
- For those replanting in the fall. Great idea! We have seen great results when planting Super Pots in the fall vs. same vines planted in the spring.
- The secret is to dig a bigger than needed hole to remove competitive roots. Our suggestion is 15" x 15". The labor and time will pay off the following season when the vine can be trained to the fruiting wire.
- Compost / amend soil and plant. Winter rains will fill air pockets, no need to step on vines to compact soil. Irrigation may be necessary to keep new vines hydrated; 1.2in. Of rain should be sufficient to wet rootzone of newly planted vines. If there’s no rain in the forecast give the new vines a drink!
- This method yields great results however, frost risk should be considered site by site.
"The Guillaume Family, for more than one hundred & twenty years, has been dedicated to grafting grapevines. The Guillaume Grapevine Nursery maintains a constant focus on providing high-quality grapevine's that are traceable, while striving to produce the best grapevines through industry innovation. The world of wine is exciting but can be demanding. Quality choice wines can be attributed to the vine quality. The choice of adapted vine selections are a key to success factor in the wine industry. That's why we continue to share our passion with the same goals in mind: Provide our customers with healthy, top-quality vines AND, develop long-standing partnerships to assist customers by planting the vines that will adapt best to their vineyard."
- Guillaume Grapevine Nursery